Preview: Werder Bremen vs Hoffenheim Prediction, lineups, betting tips and odds | Bundesliga 2025-26

The Kraichgauers emerged victorious when these sides last met.

Werder Bremen are now going to have a face-off against TSG Hoffenheim for their matchweek 19 fixture of the 2025-26 Bundesliga. Weserstadion will witness this interesting contest between these clubs.

The River Islanders are coming in after facing a 0-1 defeat at the hands of Bayer Leverkusen in their last league outing. They tried to control the game for some time, but it was not enough and they dropped three points. Werder Bremen are now in 15th place on the league table and are likely to struggle in their upcoming game as well due to their current run of form.

TSG Hoffenheim are performing well at the moment and despite being away from home for their next match, they will be full of confidence. The Kraichgauers outplayed Eintracht Frankfurt in their previous league game and will now be looking to continue their winning run. They have secured back-to-back wins in their last three matches.

Kick-off:

• Location: Bremen, Germany
• Stadium: Weserstadion
• Date: Wednesday, January 28
• Kick-off Time: 01:00 a.m. IST (Tuesday, Jan 27; 07:30 p.m. GMT/ 02:30 p.m. ET/ 11:30 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Sören Storks
• VAR: In use

Form:

Werder Bremen: D-D-L-D-L

Hoffenheim: W-D-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Jens Stage (Werder Bremen)

In 15 Bundesliga appearances this season, Jens Stage has seven goal contributions. Even though he failed to score a goal in their previous game, Stage will be looking to step up and come up with a top performance so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Kraichgauers.

Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim)

Andrej Kramaric is going to be one of the main men in the squad for TSG Hoffenheim. He has scored six goals and has three assists in 17 league games of the ongoing season. The 34-year-old is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. He will be looking to come up with a top performance.

Match Facts

• Werder Bremen have failed to secure a win in their last five matches.
• TSG Hoffenheim are on a three-match winning run.
• Neither of the last five games between these clubs have ended in a draw.

Werder Bremen vs Hoffenheim: Betting Tips and Odds

• TSG Hoffenheim to win @13/10 10bet
• Andrej Kramaric to score @15/8 Quinnbet
• Goals over 3.5 @6/4 SkyBet

Injury and Team News

Werder Bremen will miss out on the services of Leonardo Bittencourt, Amos Pieper, Victor Boniface, Salim Musah, Mitchell Weiser, Niklas Stark, Maximilian Wober and Felix Agu due to their injuries.

Cole Campbell, Adam Hlozek, Koki Machida and Tim Lemperle are not going to be in action for TSG Hoffenheim. They lack fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 34

Werder won: 14

Hoffenheim won: 10

Draws: 10

Predicted Lineups

Werder Bremen predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Backhaus (GK); Malatini, Fiedl, Coulibaly; Sugawara, Schmid, Lynen, Stage, Schmidt; Njinmah, Grüll

Hoffenheim predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Baumann (GK); Kabak, Hajdari, Bernardo; Coufal, Avdullahu, Burger, Prass; Kramaric, Asllani; Moerstedt

Match Prediction

The hosts will be under pressure and the Kraichgauers will be keen to use this situation to their advantage. TSG Hoffenheim are likely to secure three points against Werder Bremen in their upcoming Bundesliga clash.

Prediction: Werder 1-3 Hoffenheim

Telecast Details

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UK: Sky Sports, BBC, Amazon 

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: StarTimes, Canal+

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